A Message from Phyllis Pometta, Founder of Baby Swags

Aug 5, 2010 by BabySwags

ALL GOOD THINGS COME WITH TIME…and patience!

I have been in this business going on 4 years. My actual anniversary for being in business is September 6, 2006. With each gifting I have done, it has always felt like the first one all over again. I truly love what I do and truly love and respect all the companies that I have had the pleasure to work with over the course of my years here. There have been some major bumps in the road for me personally and professionally, but somehow I have held my head up high, have been grateful for these amazing opportunities and have always been true to myself and to my clients. I have been burned, as we all have at one point or another and I have dusted myself off, regained my focus, and pushed ahead and I am so glad that I did and that I never once caved in and gave up. So many times we question our business, our abilities, and we come so close to throwing in the towel. While we are always looking for the bottom line, sometimes you have to look at your appreciation. Is greed driving you or is true passion and love for what you are doing driving you? While I am not making millions of dollars over here at Baby Swags headquarters, I feel as if I am the richest woman on the planet. I have an amazing husband who, may not always say it the way I’d like to hear it, or express it the way he had planned, he is always there for me when I need him, and he is proud of all I have done. I have 3 children who are beautiful and amazingly talented in their own ways, who simply put, adore me. I have a family who loves me and is excited to see me get excited when I receive calls from Hollywood. I have a network of women *and men* who I completely respect and am honored to know. And, I have a growing and thriving business that I truly love and get excited for every day. While things may seem to take a long time to process and get together, like the boutique and the magazine…I know in my heart that with all this love and dedication it will all come together and be a huge success! After all, I am “building my empire” as I tell my children!

There will be some changes made at Baby Swags, from individual giftings, to pre & post gifting procedures, to levels of participation, and exclusivity. We are finally adding our magazine, Tots To Teens Magazine to our family of businesses and I am excited to share the guide with you. Baby Swags, The Mommy Mentor and Tots To Teens Magazine is currently entering a whole new world and the adventure with the three is just beginning. I am so happy to have you all be a part of my new adventures.

I’ve always said that if you surround yourself with the right team of people, anything is possible. I honestly believe that, which is why I am so grateful you have stuck with me over the course of my business journey. It’s amazing to me how I still have clients that have stuck by me since the very first gifting close to 4 years ago! All I can say to you all is thank you so much from the bottom of my heart for allowing me into your business journey. I hope that as the days, months and years go by we can all be appreciative in knowing that all good things come with time…and patience.

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Baby Swags sends “The Guncles” a special delivery of their own.

Aug 4, 2010 by BabySwags

Baby Swags sends “The Guncles” a special delivery of their own as the couple welcome their new baby girl, Simone into their family.  “The Guncles” are best know for their appearances on the hit show, “Tori and Dean; Home Sweet Hollywood” on the Oxygen network.  More information about “The Guncles” can be found on their new website, “The Guncles Online”.

The Baby Swags is a boutique pr firm with a network that is built up of mom and dad entrepreneurs with products that they have invented or were inspired to create. Baby Swags specializes in the promotion of maternity and juvenile related products and has branched out to help promote small businesses with tween and teen related products.

The products that were included in this gift consist of:

Ashley Petite provided baby Simone with their lush and stylish baby blanket with adorable fabric on one side and soft minky on the other.  They also sent Simone their sun hat in a cute pink gingham material.

Gabriella Bella sent their Infant Waffle hat that is a must have for the little diva, it is made very soft and stretchy for growing little heads. Gabriella Bella also included their flower clippie that is interchangeable and can be used on the headbands or another hat of your choice.

Cupcake Kids Artwear provided the new parents with their hand-painted canvas sneakers featuring pink cupcakes on the toe and painted ‘sprinkles’ around the sides and back, and a painted scalloped edge. It was sent with a matching initial onesie with hand-painted sprinkles designs and coordinating lavender ribbon.

Coastal Cuties soothing lavender & chamomile body wash and lotion is perfect for babys delicate skin, carefully made with the highest quality of natural and organic ingredients. Phthalatefree/parban free, no mineral oil or artificial fragrances or dyes. Precious bibs are made exclusively for Coastal Cuties Gear.

Bows2Cute provided two flower headbands that are interchangeable to mix and match or wear the flowers by themselves. Also included are two baby snappie clips and a cupcake snappie perfect for fine, thin or barely there hair. As a special gift, Bows2Cute provided Simone with an owl-themed blanket.

Baby Goga, LLC provided The Little Lasso, which is a mom-designed, handmade, machine washable “leash” that prevents take-along items from being tossed, dropped or lost (and subsequently filthy). The Little Lasso secures items large or small, is length adjustable, and easily attaches to highchairs, shopping carts, strollers and car seats.

Toffee Creations provided the new dads with their signature Raspberry Love Toffee. Their toffee is so good, there’s no need to mask it with chocolate!

Creative Clips by Colleen provided baby Simone with 6 of their clips made with a special velcro strip that keeps clips in place in any hair texture.

Baby Swags prides itself on providing excellent services to help gain recognition to fellow work at home moms and their products by providing celebrities with VIP gift bags, luxury gift lounges, celebrity birthday party attendee gift bags, assisting in selecting products for celebrity event gift bags and placing products into the hands of celebrities and influential people. If you are a work at home mom that has a product and would like to see it in an upcoming celebrity baby basket or if you have a teen related product and would like to get it in the hands of celebrity teens, please contact Baby Swags for more details.

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Baby Swags sends gifts to Sheryl Crow as she welcomes son Levi

Aug 2, 2010 by BabySwags

Baby Swags congratulates Sheryl Crow as she welcomes her second child into the world by providing her with mom-inspired gifts to the newest family member. Sheryl Crow now has two adopted children, Wyatt and Levi.

The Baby Swags is a boutique pr firm with a network that is built up of mom and dad entrepreneurs with products that they have invented or were inspired to create. Baby Swags specializes in the promotion of maternity and juvenile related products and has branched out to help promote small businesses with tween and teen related products.

The products that were included in this gift consist of:

Kitty Wolf provided the musician with their own kitchen-made, sure-fire, family rockin’ cd. Scott and Robin Hall are servin’ up a plate of homspun fun with their cd- for parents and kids alike.

Monkeys ‘N Munchkins provided the new mom with their product that lets kids wear their feelings and hopes on their arms with this handmade, fine silver, “dog tag” bracelet. Lightly waxed, dark brown braided cotton corn is size adjustable, thanks to the leather adjustable knot.

LOVELINX provided Sheryl wtih a handcrafted LOVELINX necklace combination that includes a contemporary circle link chain with toggle clasp, and their signature pendant hand stamped, large picture frame pendant and spun charm. LOVELINX jewelry is a collection of handcrafted, sophisticated sterling silver jewelry starring your loved one. Treasured photos and a fingerprint becomes the centerpiece of a pendant that is unique only to you.

WorryWoos provided The WorryWoo Monsters, an award winning, first-of-a-kind series of books and plush dolls where emotions come to life as lovable, quirky characters. Book titles include: The Lonely Little Monster, The Nose That Didn’t Fit, The Monster in the Bubble and coming this fall, The Monster Who Couldn’t Decide.

Likas Organic Designs provided Levi with their “Eco-Superhero” organic cotton lap tee made in the USA, and “I can make a difference” organic cotton tee for big brother, Wyatt. The Likas Organic Designs mission is to spread environmental consciousness and social responsibility.

MOC, Move Over Cards provided the new, busy mom with their award winning, environmentally friendly way to give gifts. MOC gift enclosures are made from post consumer recycled paper and uses no wasteful envelopes.

Susu & John provided Sheryl and Levi with their original Beaufort Button Bucket ™ Hat with matching reversible Beaufort Button Britches ™ for baby Levi, and a bucket hat for big boy Wyatt too. Proudly made in the USA.

Baby Goga, LLC provided The Little Lasso, which is a mom-designed, handmade, machine washable “leash” that prevents take-along items from being tossed, dropped or lost (and subsequently filthy). The Little Lasso secures items large or small, is length adjustable, and easily attaches to highchairs, shopping carts, strollers and car seats.

Baby Swags prides itself on providing excellent services to help gain recognition to fellow work at home moms and their products by providing celebrities with VIP gift bags, luxury gift lounges, celebrity birthday party attendee gift bags, assisting in selecting products for celebrity event gift bags and placing products into the hands of celebrities and influential people. If you are a work at home mom that has a product and would like to see it in an upcoming celebrity baby basket or if you have a teen related product and would like to get it in the hands of celebrity teens, please contact Baby Swags for more details.

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Win It: Private Pastry Class & 2-Night Getaway!

Jul 30, 2010 by BabySwags

We want to share an exciting contest for you!  If you love to cook, love pastries, or just want to getaway and relax, then this is the contest for you!  Get this, the Montage Beverly Hills is launching it’s first ever Twitter contest in honor of Executive Pastry Chef Richard Ruskell’s 11th appearance on Food Network Challenge, airing this Sunday, August 1. To help cheer on his record appearance, Montage Beverly Hills is giving readers (and Twitter followers) the chance to win a two-night getaway and private pastry class with the dessert innovator himself!

From July 27-August 3, you can enter to win by following Montage Beverly Hills on Twitter and tweet this phrase: “I want to taste #ChefRuskell’s creations @MontageBH!”   The winner will receive a private pastry lesson with Chef Ruskell to learn how to make his famous creations, plus lavish accommodations for two in the heart of the Golden Triangle.  Please visit http://www.montagebeverlyhills.com/ruskell-twitter-rules.php to see the complete contest rules and details about the prize.

Good luck to you!  Let us know if you were selected as the winner!  We’d love to hear about your experience!

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Amy Adams “Birth” day Gifting

Jul 15, 2010 by BabySwags

Together with it’s clients, Baby Swags sends actress, Amy Adams a special gift basket that was filled with mom-entrepreneurial products.  Amy Adams is best known for her role in Disney’s 2007 film, Enchanted where she played the role of Giselle.  Adams welcomed her first child, Aviana into the world on May 15, 2010.

The products included consist of:

Classy Baby Diaper Cakes & Gifts – Provided Aviana with a few of their handmade luxurious baby necessites.  Personalized monogrammed minky and flannel baby blanket in pink and leopard print.  100% cotton print reversible and waterproof bib and cotton, boutique appliqued burp cloth.

Kozzy Bottoms provided a nursing cover, wipe case and hair accessories.  One stop shop for natural parenting products.

LibraKnits provided their adorable “Swingset Cap” which is the perfect mix of sun protection and fashion for babies on the go.  Handmade from 100% organic cotton yarn.

Rachel on the Flower provided a pink tutu that is full and fluffy for pageants, photo shoots and everyday princess life.

About Baby Swags:
An entrepreneur at heart, Phyllis Pometta has always wanted to be a mom, raise her children and have her own business.  It wasn’t until she was pregnant with her third child that she decided to take a business idea to market.  She started out with a small product based business but realized she had more joy in marketing and promoting her product.  Falling back on her degree in Marketing and Retail, she was able to have her product featured in print and on a national television show.  After returning home from a trip to Los Angeles, her need to help other mom-entrepreneurs fell into place and Baby Swags was born.  Phyllis has created the Baby Swags network that has 380+ members, hosts an internet radio show, The Mommy Mentor on www.toginet.com which airs Tuesday, 10-11:00AM CST and will be launching her own digital magazine at Tots To Teens Magazine .  She fully believes that knowledge is power and continues to inspire, motivate and empower women and girls of all ages and stages.

Baby Swags prides itself on providing celebrity outreach services to help gain recognition to fellow work at home moms and their products by providing celebrities with VIP gift bags, luxury gift lounges, celebrity birthday party attendee gift bags, assisting in selecting products for celebrity event gift bags and placing products into the hands of celebrities and influential people. You can find more information on Baby Swags by visiting www.babyswags.com

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Tiffani Thiessen welcomes Harper Renn Smith

Jul 15, 2010 by BabySwags

Together with it’s clients, Baby Swags sends actress, Tiffani Thiessen’s baby girl a special “birth” day gift.  Tiffani Thiessen is best known for her role as Kelly Kapowski on the hit show, Saved by the Bell and also as Valerie Malone on another hit show, Beverly Hills, 90210.  Thiessen along with her husband, Brady Smith welcomed their first child, Harper Renn Smith into the world on June 15, 2010.

“Growing up with Saved by the Bell and Beverly Hills, 90210, it gives me great pleasure to be able to share our clients products with Tiffani and her family”, states Baby Swags founder, Phyllis Pometta.  “We all wish her all the best as she begins the best adventure of her life, motherhood.”

The products included consist of:

Pink Koala – “Lil Bandito” dabble bibblez  and Diaper Keeper are stylish and practical solutions to catch babies teething dribbles and changing station for busy moms on the go.

Cupcake Kids Artwear provided a hand-painted onesie with initial and hand-painted shoes with leopard and zebra patterns.

LibraKnits provided their adorable “Swingset Cap” which is the perfect mix of sun protection and fashion for babies on the go.  Handmade from 100% organic cotton yarn.

Rachel on the Flower provided a pink tutu that is full and fluffy for pageants, photo shoots and everyday princess life.

About Baby Swags:
An entrepreneur at heart, Phyllis Pometta has always wanted to be a mom, raise her children and have her own business.  It wasn’t until she was pregnant with her third child that she decided to take a business idea to market.  She started out with a small product based business but realized she had more joy in marketing and promoting her product.  Falling back on her degree in Marketing and Retail, she was able to have her product featured in print and on a national television show.  After returning home from a trip to Los Angeles, her need to help other mom-entrepreneurs fell into place and Baby Swags was born.  Phyllis has created the Baby Swags network that has 380+ members, hosts an internet radio show, The Mommy Mentor on www.toginet.com which airs Tuesday, 10-11:00AM CST and will be launching her own digital magazine at Tots To Teens Magazine .  She fully believes that knowledge is power and continues to inspire, motivate and empower women and girls of all ages and stages.

Baby Swags prides itself on providing celebrity outreach services to help gain recognition to fellow work at home moms and their products by providing celebrities with VIP gift bags, luxury gift lounges, celebrity birthday party attendee gift bags, assisting in selecting products for celebrity event gift bags and placing products into the hands of celebrities and influential people. You can find more information on Baby Swags by visiting www.babyswags.com

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